F 9

The F 9 chord consists of the F (Perfect unison), A (Major third), C (Perfect fifth), D# (Minor seventh) and G (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a F 9 chord

How to play the F 9 chord

  1. Find F (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add A (Major third) — 4 semitones above F
  3. Add C (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above F
  4. Add D# (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above F
  5. Add G (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above F
  6. Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the F 9 chord

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